With all the new music that has been coming out recently, you might have overlooked a diamond in the rough that is “Snake” by Nora Fatehi and Jason Derulo. Jason Derulo, an actor traditionally known for his songs “Swalla” and “Savage Love,” shocked many people by releasing a song with sensational dancer and Bollywood superstar, Nora Fatehi. This song has gone viral on social media platforms with many professional dancers performing the choreography. But is the song worth the hype? Let’s take a closer look.
In the past, Derulo has collaborated to create South Asian hits such as “Jalebi Baby,” showcasing Derulo’s appreciation for the culture while creating another song highlighting Asian melodies. Nora Fatehi’s collaboration with Jason Derulo comes as an audacious move, but their collaboration did not disappoint audiences. With Nora Fatehi’s electrifying dance moves and Jason Derulo’s flow and delivery, “Snake” is a track that will leave you wanting more. We were left astounded by the stunning visuals of the music video. The video immediately hooks you in, filling your eyes with imposing graphics. The use of snakes in the video was well-done, filling the screen with out-of-this-world visuals. Although the graphics were great, the focus of the music video was unquestionably Nora Fatehi’s mesmerizing moves; she fused elements of Middle Eastern and South Asian dancing while taking on her staple dance style: belly dancing.
While the music video exceeded our expectations, the actual track fell a bit short. While the song is catchy and exotic, it takes a few listens to truly get accustomed to the music. Additionally, the lyrics felt overdone, repetitive, and, quite frankly, indecorous. However, the tunes were highlighted by diverse cultural instruments, such as the Kraken, a rhythmic instrument used primarily in Moroccan music, highlighting Nora Fatehi’s Moroccan background.
Overall, we would give this song a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. While the music video and choreography seemed to be captivating and involved diverse cultural elements, combining East and South Asian tunes with American pop production, the lyrics seem to not be particularly memorable.
